Programs
The Jefferson Educational Society offers different programs during the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Some of the past and current programs include the Global Summit, Metro 100, Brock Institute Lectures, Community Conversations, Jefferson Satellite programs, and other special programs.
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Publications
The JES, it's writers, researchers, and Scholars-in-Residence publish various books, essays, journals, quick timely reads, book-notes, and reports about a wide range of topics. In 2022, the writers produced a record year, creating more than 140 publications.
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Membership
By becoming a member of the Jefferson, you will have access to benefits including: priority registration of events; advance notice of programs and lectures; an increased number of free events available to members; invitations to special member events; and subscriptions to JES publications.
Become a MemberCorry Satellite: Turning Pain into Purpose: Building a Movement for Authentic Wellness & Empowerment
Dr. Curtis Lee Taylor America's mental health crisis is widely acknowledged. Less discussed is the growing strain within the mental health workforce itself. Burnout, supervision bottlenec... Read More »East Erie Satellite: Pardon Project of Erie: Resolution, Restitution, and Redemption
Dr. Parris Baker , Ph.D. The Pardon Project of Erie helps people wipe their records clean of past crimes for which they have completed their sentences. This can help people find better j... Read More »Fairview Satellite: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Data Centers on Lake Erie
Dr. David Frew, Ph.D. AI-driven data centers are multiplying, growing exponentially larger, and moving toward the Great Lakes to take advantage of a perceived abundance of fresh water. But ... Read More »Advancing Community Progress in Erie, Pennsylvania
The Jefferson Educational Society (JES) of Erie is a nonprofit institution where conversations commence and ideas take action. We were founded to promote civic enlightenment and community progress for the Erie Region through the study, research, and discussion of those ideas and events that have influenced the human condition. The Society offers courses, seminars, and lectures which explain the central ideas that have formed the past, assist in exploring the present, and offer guidance to enhance the civic future of the Erie Region.
JES honors American heritage, discusses local progress through winter programming
JES to host President Barack Obama at Global Su...
Dr. Robert Garland to return for second residency
Football powerhouse Jim Kelly joins JES Global ...
